Subject(s): International relations -- Philosophy | East and West | Postcolonialism -- Western countries | Western countries -- Foreign public opinion | Western countries -- Foreign relations Summary: "In this radical new book, Patrick Chabal addresses the crucial issue of why the manner in which we in the West approach key political, socia

Subject(s): Spirituality Summary: "It is a striking aspect of contemporary western culture that, alongside a decline in traditional religious affiliations, there has been a growing interest in spirituality and the use of the word in a variety of contexts. Indeed, spirituality is sometimes contrasted favorably with religion, which many peopl

Subject(s): Rohingya (Burmese people) | Burma -- Ethnic relations Summary: The Rohingya are a Muslim group who live in Rakhine state (formerly Arakan state) in western Myanmar (Burma), a majority Buddhist country. According to the United Nations, they are one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. They suffer routine discrimination at

Subject(s): Frankl, Viktor E. 1905-1997 (Viktor Emil) | Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives | Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Psychological aspects | Psychologists -- Biography -- Austria | Concentration camp inmates -- Biography | Logotherapy | Meaning (Psychology) Summary: This author's memoir has riveted generations of

Subject(s): Postmodernism -- Miscellanea | Philosophy, Modern -- Miscellanea -- 20th century Review: "Postmodernism seemed to promise an end to the grim Cold War era of nuclear confrontation and oppressive ideologies. Fukuyama's notoriously proclaimed 'end of history', the triumph of liberal democracy over Communist tyranny, has

Subject(s): Islamic renewal Contents:The world in the womb -- The inheritors of the earth -- On how to find our path -- Toward tomorrow -- The world we long for -- The statue of our souls -- Consultation -- Action and thought -- The hero of thought and action -- The world awaited -- The devout: the architect of our souls -- The consciousne

Subject(s): Igbo (African people) -- Fiction | British -- Fiction -- Nigeria | Men -- Fiction -- Nigeria | Race relations -- Fiction | Nigeria -- Fiction Summary: First published in 1958, this novel tells the story of Okonkwo, the leader of an Igbo (Ibo) community who is banished for accidentally killing a clansman. The novel covers the seven y

Subject(s): Buddhism -- Miscellanea -- Doctrines Holdings: ,Book - General,Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Library,General Collection,Open Shelf,BQ4170P576L4 2006,Available,11100399110

Subject(s): Hinduism -- History Holdings: ,Book - General,Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Library,General Collection,Open Shelf,BL1152.3B299O 1991,Available,11100372613

Subject(s): IS (Organization) | Jihad | Arab Spring, 2010- | Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Journalism, Military | Afghan War, 2001- -- Journalism, Military | Middle East -- History -- 21st century | Middle East -- Politics and government -- 21st century Summary: "Presented in ... diary form, this substantial volume draws together a careful selecti